Seducing a Woman: Test of a Man's Skill* 64

Jhonny Depp is Don Juan in film

Don Juan is recognized as one of the greatest lovers of all time. In all probability his love life centered on his charm and ability to seduce the women he desired. It was an act of tremendous finesse bordering on art itself and certainly is something which a lot many men would like to emulate.

Seduction of women has been going on from time immemorial. It is something that has never been defined and is not something tangible. In fact it has a lot to do with the mind and emotion. A man would like to only seduce a woman who he likes or fancies. In that respect it is a part of sex and desire as well. Thus as desire has no bounds, seduction also has no set rules. Bear in mind that seduction is not gender oriented and a woman may also seduce the man she likes.

However in case you do desire a woman and you know her well, it will be a good idea to get to know the background of the person concerned. A little home work would hold you in good stead. Thus do a little snooping and get to know her place of stay/residence, the members of her family as well as her routine of work and leisure. A very important point is getting a whiff of her interests and likings. If possible in conversations try and get to something intangible like her dreams and fantasies.

Once you have the necessary details about the object of your desire, you can now proceed to the next step. Remember that coercion or other forms like spiked drinks and food need to be completely eschewed. The entrance of such elements will make the act criminal and can invite a charge of rape. More over it is not something a genuine lover will relish.

Follow up by talking regularly to the woman. Make it a point to gift chocolates and flowers. Learn what she likes and offer to be her escort.Take her to a restaurent or for shopping. In short you must build up trust. Once you have built up trust the next step will flow naturally. The woman may even accompany you to your apartment or invite you to hers. Above all tell her that you love her. It should be the beginning of a romance. That is one ingredient that is essential to move forward.

Seduction is an art that deserves a lot of finesse and tact. It is important that one keeps the susceptibilities of the woman or man in mind. Do not force any thing and let the act flow like the river Ganges, slowly and surely in a tranquil manner.

Dilip Kumar and Amitabh: who was the Greater Star

Dilip was the reigning star of the fifties and sixties. He dominated Hindi cenema and was the first super star. I recollect my uncle once mentioned to me that Dilip charged Rs 12 lakh per film in those days. Considering the inflation and veaue of the ruppee, the amount works out to a colossal payment.

Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar was a Muslim, but adopted a Hindu name. His real name was Yusaf Khan and he was a Pathan from the North West frontier from Peshawar. Dilip rose like a meteor and gave a string of hits like Leader, Ram aur Sham, Dil diya dard liya, Gopi, Babul,Sagina and a host of other films. He earned the title of tragedy king and played his roles to perfection. In the field  of tragedy and subtle romance, there is no peer to Dilip Kumar. Who can forget his onscreen song with Munwar Sultana in Babul. Dilip is fab in the song when he sings ' milte hi ankhen,..'.

Dilip Kumar won the Indian equivalent to the Oscar, the filmfare for best actor the maximum number of times for a Hindi film star. He was a great actor who lived his roles.

In the seventies Amitabh Bachan appeared on the scene. He gave a new dimension as he started acting the roles of the angry young man. The soft romantic tragedy of Dilip Kumar was replaced with an undercurrent of crime and voilence. Amitabh created a new macho image, without having a muscular body. He could get away as physical culture was not the strong point of Indian stars at that time.

Once we compare Amitabh and Dilip, the scale in my opinion will swing a wee bit in favor of Dilip Kumar. Dilip acted at a time when the props available to Amitabh were non existant. Yet he turned in brilliant performances. Amitabh also did justice to his roles, but he lacked the expressions of Dilip as he relied more on dialogue and action. Both legends have past their days and will be remembered for ever. Hindi films and Indian cinema is richer because of these two great stars.

French face Terror Attack in Paris: Deeper Issues Involved

The West is Indignant now, But history can be unforgiving

weapons of ISI

There is amassive attack by the Islamic state against France. In a well planned and coordinated attack in Paris , suicide fighters ( mujahaddin) of the iSI laid bare the inadequacies of the French military and police and with impunity and killed nearly 200 innocent French citizens. This was a dastardly act as the people killed were innocent, but perhaps they paid the price for the policies adopted by their leaders. To cry now looks silly, as the only option is to fight. The French President has made a brave speech that France will soon act against the ISI, but to my mind it's a hollow speech as France on it's own just does not have the capability to strike anywhere in the Middle East .

Who Created the Taliban ?

Rambo

I remember watching the movie "Rambo" with Sylvester Stallone and it commenced with the words " dedicated to our brothers the Mujahaddin...". Nothing could be more silly as in the eighties( this is not much far back) , the West headed by the USA armed the Mujahaddin to fight the Soviets. The Russians lost heart and went away, but the west was naive and they thought they had a permanent ally and thus left their entire weaponry as a gift to the Mujahaddin.

The think tank of the West and that includes France, never realised the true nature of the Sunni Wahabbi Islamists and they paid a heavy price for their naivety. These very groups made the USA and the West their main target as they set about trying to establish a Islamic Caliphate across Europe, Middle East and Asia.

The Taliban and al Qaeda emerged and later the more deadly Islamic State appeared. They were in a way the creation of the USA and the west, because they created conditions where these extremist groups got a place to incubate.

Removal of the Bulwarks Saddam and Gaddafi.

The 2 dictators

The West and their allies compounded their mistake by removing two dictators, namely Saddam Hussein and Gaddafi. The West thought that with the removal of these two dictators, regimes that are friendly to the west will emerge and all would be fine. They failed to realise that these two men though despots, were in fact enemies of Islamic militancy and both hanged scores of these so called Mujahaddin.

Gaddafi did at one time espouse terror, but he had changed and Saddam was a secular man. These men were the sworn enemeies of Muslim extremism. The West did not realise this and in a short sighted policy got both men murdered. It is worth recalling that Gaddafi was the first to issue an arrest warrant against Osama Bin Laden in 1998.

The removal of these two men led to anarchy and instead of a regime friendly to the west, an extremist ideology took hold of the region. The iSI now headed by Al Baghdadi appeared and soon it occupied vast tracts of land in Iraq and Syria.

Reaction and Counter Reaction

France under siege

The West having lost the foothold in the Midle East and averse to putting ground troops in battle decided on an air bombardment. History shows that a war is won by boots on the ground and not by air poweralone. The west was thus at a handicap and the ISI was bound to strike. 
One facet of this war against the ISI is the complete absence of any support from so called moderate Muslims against ISI. Nobody sees the moderates winning as the ISI consolidates its hold.
The ISI has a strong string of local Muslims settled in Europe and these are fodder to help sustain attacks. The iSI has struck at the soft underbelly of the west i.e France. The French lost to Hitler in 40 days and without support from USA will capitulate.
The West must make peace with Russia. In particular France must forget its Russian obsession and side with it. In case they are to win , the entire French policy must undergo a change.
The USA under Obama has allowed militancy to flourish. Perhaps a new President may set the house in order. As a last word , I can only say that Islamic militancy was created by the west and now the birds have come home to roost. What is surprising about it ?
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Visiting Dubai for holiday: A Guide that will Help you

Ever wanted to visit the beautiful city of Dubai? Dubai is a unique City and a major metropolis in the Middle East. In an area notorious for anarchy and strife, Dubai is an oasis of peace. This is important as a tourist is safe here and above all Dubai is a cosmopolitan place and Indians make up almost 30% of the population here.

Dubai is a modern city and one does not discern the trappings of the restrictive code seen in other Muslim countries. The rulers are pragmatic and over all Dubai is a world of entertainment, that cannot be rivaled. Dubai is a tourist paradise and whether you are rich or a budget traveller, Dubai has something for everybody. I have catalogued a few of the things for which Dubai is famous. here they are

1. Shopping- Everybody wants to shop and buy things, especially if they are cheaper than back home. Dubai is a shoppers paradise as there are no taxes levied and as such goods are much cheaper than those available in other countries. The entire Dubai is a duty free area. Dubai offers around 25 shopping malls and the more traditional open air markets. In fact some of the shopping malls are among the biggest in the world and your legs will get fatigued, just walking through them. Topping this are unbelievable discounts and of course some  bargaining as well. In one word its a place to shop.

2. Boat ride in the creek. These are always scheduled in the evening. You are picked up ina boat and sail out into the Arabian Sea. You can see the shimmering lights of the city and there is an excellent  barbecue spread as well, with whiskey and drinks on payment. Some may have a  belly dance as well, but its good fun and worth it.

3. Desert Safari. This is a signature item of Dubai and costs about $ 50 per head. It requires an entire day and includes a desert drive and then a visit to a Bedouin village. this is fun as you can see the local handicrafts as well as ride on a camel.If you are the modern type you can hire and belt around the sand in a sand scooter You end up with a barbecue meal an din case you want alcohol , it is available, but you pay extra for it.

The last item in the safari is a desert belly dance. This is not only lovely but sexy as well. Lovely girls dance to Arabic music and it is the finale of the safari. Girls are Arabic , mostly from Lebanon, but now Indian girls are a hit.

4. Visiting the Burj KHalifa and other Buildings. This is the piece de resistance of Dubai. The Burj is the tallest tower in the world and one can go up to the 46th floor. There are wonderful eateries there and at night Dubai shimmers brightly. You can also visit the , The Burj al Arab, it is a lavish 7 star hotel, but if you are on a budget I doubt this hotel will fit in your budget.

5. Beaches, Parks and gardens. This will surprise you that such things exist in the desert. Yes, they are and one can visit the Miracle garden, The beaches( swim wear or simple Bikini is not bar). There are lovely roads and the sea has excellent water fronts. Dubai also has a zoo and lots of places to just while away the time. The Dubai Museum is worth a visit as well as the Gold Souk( market).You will love the gold jewellery, cheaper than anywhere else in the world.

In case you are looking for female company. No sweat, lovely Russian and Ukraine girls are available and they will sing, play the piano and do everything else. 

Dubai has lots of other entertainment centres. there are night clubs and Indian and Russian girls dance. Its simply great fun,. No wonder it is known as the El Dorado of the East. Just for the record millions come to Dubai and after JFK airport it is the busiest in the world, so I suggest be a part of this sea of humanity and visit Dubai.         

A Minaret to Rival the Kutab Minar in Afghanistan

The Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan: Inspired by the Kutab Minar at Delhi

Madan Singh

One of the monuments built in Eastern Afghanistan is the Minaret of Jam. One look at it will show that it is inspired by the Kutab Minar, which was erected by Kutabdin Aibak a member of the slave dynasty that ruled Delhi between the 11th and 13th century AD. Some historians believe that it was erected to mark the victory of Mohammed Ghuri over Prithviraj Chauhan

Afghanistan is more in the news with activities of the Taliban and al Qaeda and one is apt to overlook that this ancient land has a strong architectural history of monuments and forts. At one time the entire North Indian plains and Afghanistan was part of one region ruled by the Emperors from Delhi.   The rulers of Delhi often visited Afghanistan and spent quality time there.
At that time Afghanistan was a peaceful nation and was not party to internecine warfare that has over taken the nation now. It is a matter of relief that despite the on going insurrection some monuments of great historical value have survived destruction.
One of the monuments is the Minaret of Jam. One look at it will show that it is inspired by the Kutab Minar, which was erected by Kutabdin Aibak a member of the slave dynasty that ruled Delhi between the 11^th and 13^th century AD.
The minaret is 62 meters in height and compared to the Kutab Minar which stands 72.5 meters high is shorter by over 10 meters. It is one of the many minarets built between the 12^th and 13^thcentury all over central Asia. The principle of building these minarets was to glorify Islam and bring out the fact that no other religion or faith could match it. The minarets also reached upwards to the sky as it was felt that the higher the minaret the closer a believer is to Allah while praying. Many historians led by Ralph-Pindar Wilson are of the opinion that the Minar was built by Mohammed Ghuri to commemorate his victory over Prithviraj Chauhan at the battle of Tarain in 1138.

The minaret is recognized as a world heritage site in 2002 by UNESCO. It is a matter of delight that this minaret has survived wars and pillage. However the minaret is in danger from nature and erosion. It is also tilting and world heritage experts are trying to restore the monument.The minaret is surrounded by mountains that reach a height of 2400 meters and is close to  a small secluded vale through which a river flows. That is one of the reasons this minaret has escaped the ravages of wars . The minaret is made of roasted bricks and is an engineering feat. It has verses engraved on its walls and the surprise is that the some of the verses eulogies   Mary the mother of Jesus Christ.
Minaret of Jam

Muslim Girls Further Secularism and Strike it Rich in Mumbai Films

Muslim Heroines in Mumbai Films, Secularism at its Best

Updated on November 14, 2015

Katrina kaif

Madhubala

Katrina

Nawab Bano

Mumtaz

Muslims in Mumbai Films

The Indian Film Industry

India is second only to Hollywood in terms of global clintele. But in number of films produced . more films are churned out in India than Hollywood. In India films are produced in a number of regional languages, but the pride of place goes to the Urdu/Hindi films which have Mumbai as their base. Thus Mumbai film world is called Bollywood to rival Hollywood. The name Bollywood was adopted as Mumbai was earlier known as Bombay.

Mumbai Film Industry

The Mumbai film industry holds pride of place as far as the Indian film industry is concerned. Numerous heroines have adorned the silver screen as in Hollywood, but one startling fact that defies explanation is the preponderance of Muslim girls as heroines in Hindi films. This is more intriguing when you realize that 85% of the population is Hindu and the Muslims number just about 10-12%.

The Enigma of Muslim Girls as Heroines

Muslim heroines have dominated Hindi cinema. This is very intriguing as Islam is a closed religion and does not allow a woman to be scantily dressed. Islam also imposes many restrictions on the dress and conduct of women, but the Muslim heroines in India have not allowed religious dogma to enter their professional world. Muslim girls are in the front of the bare all brigade and also act out love scenes with kisses and dances with gusto.

First Muslims Girls came from Areas now Known as Pakistan

Most of the earlier or old time Muslim heroines came to Mumbai from Punjab and the Frontier and when India was partitioned none of them opted to go to Pakistan. This is a fact and these glorious women stayed back in India. In fact most of the Mumbai film industry is dominated by Muslims and this has been so since the dawn of Independence and even earlier.

Famous Muslim Heroines

A look at list of Mumbai heroines reads like a who is who listing of actors who profess the Islamic faith. Starting with Nargis and Meena Kumari followed by Madhubala and Nimmi the Moslem heroines are the pick of Mumbai films. By chorology they are also the dream girls of the Hindu masses who I dare say adore them. The list is endless and names of Shyama, Nimmi( Nawab Bano), Surayia, Praveen Babi and Zeenat Aman are a byword.

This in real terms shows the secular strength of India and is something unmatched anywhere else. Some of the Moslem heroines did adopt Hindu names. But that was just after partition when Hindu Muslim riots had occurred, but now they like Katrina Kaif, Nargis Fakih and Zia Khan go by their own names. Most Muslim heroines flaunted their sex appeal and were not averse to exposure of body or daring scenes.

International recognition

Many Muslim Heroines have made it to the world stage and Praveen Babi was featured on the cover of Time magazine

Islamic Rhetoric and Muslim Heroines

Muslim heroines are not trapped by Islamic rhetoric and are pragmatic and wear the most modern dresses including beach ware. It is a tribute that these girls though Muslim have defied orthodoxy. For this alone they deserve a pat. While Muslim heroines thrive in India, in Pakistan the film industry is in doldrums . there are also severe restrictions on Muslim heroines in Pakistan and the result is that many Muslim girls from Pakistan opt for a career in Mumbai films. the dream of most actresses from Pakistan film industry is to get a chance to act in Mumbai films. The center of Pakistan film Industry is Lahore, but it is just a shadow and and has no clientele.

Secularism In India

The world can take an example from Mumbai films and realize that given the necessary impetus Islam is not all that forbidding. Maybe it is the effect of the Hindu mind that has rubbed on these girls. You can't expect any Muslim actress flaunting her body in an Islamic country. I can only say it is a tribute to Indian secularism.

Muslim girls also feel safer in India and the hardliners are kept in check. These girls deserve to be admired as they are like a beacon in a closed world of Islam. Perhaps this was possible only in India and in the end we must give credit to the overwhelming Hindu population that has allowed this phenomena to flower.

Indian Test Players who were a Flash in the Pan and Faded Away

India has been playing test cricket for 79 years after the first test at Lords in 1932. Many Indian test cricketers burst on the scene only to fade away after a short time. Some of them were done in by bad luck and some by the policies of the cricket board and the selection committee. It is worth examining who these cricketers were. They are part of the lost generation of Indian cricket. If properly nurtured some of them may have had a longer shelf life.

Abbas Ali Baig 

surinder amarnath

Milkha Singh

Kripal Singh

Pathan

Kenny

Here was cricketer who hailed from Hyderabad and was a student at Oxford University in 1958-59. The Indian was touring England at that time under DK Gaekwad. The sad part was that the main batsman Polly Umrigar was off color and the other main striker Vijay Manjreker was injured and could not play. Indians needed a man to bolster the batting and they decided to induct Baig in the 4th test against the MCC at the oval.

Baig made a sensational test debut and in the second innings faced up to the bowling pace battery of Fred Truman and Brian Statham with confidence. Seeing Baig bat with gusto, the veteran Polly Umrigar also found his bearings and the two hit centuries. Baig was run out for 112, a magnificent century on debut. But after this tour Baig faded away and except for a series against Australia he could not click. He was in prime form when selected for the 1971 tour of the MCC but didn't get to play a single test. It was a sad end to a promising career. However he will remain the only cricketer who was kissed by a lovely girl in a skirt as he helped India draw the third test against Australia in 1960.

AG Kirpal Singh

He was a test player from Tamil Nadu and played for the erstwhile Madras state. He was a Sikh and the son of AG Ram Singh who had settled down in Madras. He made a sensational debut against New Zealand at Hyderabad in 1955-56. He partnered the veteran Polly Umrigar in a big stand. While Umrigar hit 223, Kirpal hit 100 not out when the innings was closed.

However after this innings Kirpal failed to make a mark and though on a return to test team hit a superb 53 against Wes Hall and Roy Gilchrest at Madras in the 4th test against the West Indies. Kirpal just after the century against New Zealand converted to Christianity and cut his hair. Many devout Sikhs feel that was the reason for his down fall. The fact is that Kirpal Singh slowly faded away. His last test was in 1964 against Bobby Simpsons Australian team when in his last innings he was bowled by McKenzie for 1.

Surinder Amarnath

He was the elder son of the legendry Lala Amarnath and elder brother of Mohinder Amarnath. Surender made a sensational debut against New Zealand in 1976 under Gavaskar and promptly hit 124 at Auckland. It was a glorious century, but after that on the subsequent tour of the West Indies he was suspect against genuine pace. He did make a sporadic comeback twice but again went into oblivion. He was also not much of a success against Pakistan when India toured that country in 1978.

RB Kenny

He was a player from Bombay. But the selectors were not fair with him and Kenny played urender Amarnathonly 3 test matches, all against Australia. But he batted admirable against Richie Benaud's team on their tour of India during 1958-59. Kenny partnered Baig in the Bombay test to help India to a draw. He also batted well in the 5th test at Calcutta when he hit 62. But the selectors never gave him another chance and he continued to play for Bombay but did not get another look in.

Deepak Shodan

He was a cricket player from Gujarat. He came into Th test team against Pakistan and batting at no 8 hit 110. He was a fluent stroke maker and continued to play cricket for Gujarat in the Ranji trophy. Shodan was inexplicably dropped from the team after this century. Much later he mentioned that the selection committee was biased against him. He must be the only test player to be dropped after hitting century on debut. But that is Indian cricket with all its vagaries

Irfan Pathan

Pathan burst as a medium pace swing bowler with a bang. Earlier he swung the ball and had the distinction of taking a hat trick against Pakistan when the Indian team had toured that country with Dravid as captain. But inexplicably Irfan lost his swing and sting and has slowly gone out of reckoning of the Indian team. He has also lost his pace is a mere trundle. He is another player who has gone to seed despite promising much. His batting was also no rabbit, but all in all Irfan Pathan is now out of reckoning of a place in the Indian test team

AG Milkha Singh

He was the younger brother of Kirpal Singh. He came on the national scene with a string of magnificent scores in the Ranji trophy while playing for Madras. In 1962 he was India's most promising batsman. Earlier on a tour of Pakistan with the Indian young team m he had hit 3 centuries.

Milkha got his chance against Pakistan and the MCC in 1960 and 1962. But somehow bad luck dodged him and he could not consolidate his position in the test team People do talk of his 35 against Pakistan in 1961 in the 5th test at Delhi. The selectors were also guilty in not giving him any more opportunity, as in those days the selection was based on the quota system.

There are many other cricket players who made a splash but then just faded away. There was V Subbramaniam ( Madras), VV Kumar( Madras), BP Patel( Karnataka) and Ashok Mankad( Bombay) also, but they all come in the category of also ran.Cricket is a demanding game and along with talent luck is another ingradiant.Lastly the selection committee has its own axe to grind.